Sheryl Williams Stapleton to change plea in state criminal case

Sheryl Williams Stapleton to change plea in state criminal case
August 25, 2026

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Sheryl Williams Stapleton to change plea in state criminal case

Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton is set to change her plea in her state criminal case after a jury found her guilty on more than 30 federal counts.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton could change her plea in her state criminal case after a jury found her guilty on more than 30 federal counts.

Court documents show Williams Stapleton is scheduled for a change of plea hearing next week.

The hearing involves the state criminal case.

Last week, a jury found Williams Stapleton guilty on more than 30 counts tied to federal corruption charges.

As it stands now, Williams Stapleton faces more than 500 years in prison.

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